Since I seem to have biking on my mind, I thought I’d share some more cycling related inspiration. Again, my latest find comes out of London. Maybe someone’s trying to tell me something.

Not only was London’s bike share program recently launched (care of Barclay’s), bike superhighways are rolling out (no pun intended), but there’s also a slew of bike related hot spots popping up.

What’s not to love about the latest, Look Mum No Hands? This cafe or hang-out or whatever you want to call it, is a spot where you can grab a drink, get your bike fixed, watch a flick. If that’s not enough, the t-shirts are pretty cool.

I can’t wait for inspired spots to open on this side of the pond! Hopefully some entrepreneurial soul is reading this.

I am back from vacation, sitting in a new house, and feeling pretty damn fortunate.

Like most of you, I can’t turn on the news without feeling completely heartbroken by what is happening in Japan. I have never been to Japan, but it has always been on my travel wish list – for obvious design related reasons and well beyond.

So, if you’re like me, living half-way around the world and want to help, here are some creative options.

If you want to donate money directly, Shelterbox is another organization that is bringing relief. Shelterbox provides emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters. I learned of this organization through the site For Japan With Love.

Thank you to Refinery29, Emmas Blogg, and other great sites for highlighting some of these ways to get involved.